Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

from cleananddelicious.com

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins are a fun and healthier twist on the classic meatloaf recipe. These individually portioned meatloaves are super flavorful and they're packed with nutritious veggies and loads of protein. They make a great weeknight dinner because they come together easily and cook up fast! They're also perfect for meal prep and lunches through the week.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 chopped cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 lbs. ground turkey (I used 1.5lb. extra lean + .5 lb. dark)
  • 1/2 cup egg whites
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground chipotle pepper spice
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Pre heat oven to 375 and spray 12-cup muffin pan with some cooking spray (or coat with a little olive or coconut oil).

  2. 2

    Heat a medium saute pan over a medium high heat and add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Season with a little salt and pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes until you have the raw edge off of the veggies.

  3. 3

    Stir in Worcestershire sauce and chicken broth and cook another 5 minutes until all the veggies are tender and the mixture is heated through. Turn off the heat and allow to cool.

  4. 4

    In the meantime, in a large bowl, combine ground turkey, egg whites, oats, cumin, chipotle spice, garlic powder, black pepper and salt.

  5. 5

    Add in cooked veggies and mix together until everything is well incorporated.

  6. 6

    Roll the mixture into 12 even balls and place each one in greased muffin pan.

  7. 7

    Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through. Cool and enjoy!